Wellness Begins with Awareness

Written By Kia Locksley

In yoga, we practice svadhyaya—self-study. It’s about observing without judgment. Ask yourself:

  • What habits are serving me right now?

  • Where do I feel out of balance?

  • What is one small shift I can make today?

Start with awareness. Change follows naturally.

💧 Hydrate & Breathe

 Simple, right? Yet two of the most powerful wellness tools are often the first we forget. This month, make hydration and breathwork non-negotiables.

Try this:

  • Morning ritual: Begin with a glass of warm lemon water and 3 deep belly breaths.

  • Midday reset: Step away from your screen and take 1 minute of mindful breathing—inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4.

🧘‍♀️ Move with Intention

Your yoga mat isn’t just a place to stretch—it’s a sacred space to listen to your body, release tension, and realign. Whether it’s a full Vinyasa class or a 10-minute stretch, movement creates momentum in all areas of your life.

This month, try:

  • A daily Sun Salutation practice

  • A weekly yin or restorative session to slow down

  • A myofascial release ball session to soothe fascia and calm the nervous system

  

📝 Journal Prompts for August

  • What does wellness mean to me right now?

  • What am I ready to release?

  • What am I calling in?

  • What practices make me feel most like myself?

Use these prompts to deepen your connection to your inner self.

 

Join Me This Month

Throughout August, I’ll be offering wellness-themed yoga and myofascial release classes, each focused on grounding, recharging, and realigning. Whether you’re new to yoga or deep in your practice, I invite you to show up just as you are.

Let’s celebrate National Wellness Month—together, one breath at a time.

With kindness,

Kia

 

 August Wellness Challenge

Each week, commit to ONE small wellness ritual:

✅ Week 1: Drink 8 glasses of water each day

✅ Week 2: Practice 5 minutes of meditation/breathwork daily

✅ Week 3: Unplug from screens 1 hour before bed

✅ Week 4: Write down 3 things you’re grateful for each night

Tag me on Instagram @completelyyogawithkia and use #WellnessWith[YourName] so we can cheer each other on!

Kia Locksley
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